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First Attempt

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Scrapbook page containing a cyanotype and albumen print of a picket fence and the caption: "First Attempt;" 1887, What's the Matter? "Light struck."

Date Created:
1887
Creator:
Burmeister, Charles

Publication Information

Creator
Burmeister, Charles
Date Created
1887

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
15 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01276A
Legacy ID
WHi 4548

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